Pillar Security Overview
Pillar Security empowers organizations to safely develop, deploy, and scale AI solutions by securing the entire AI lifecycle—from development through production to usage. Its platform adapts to any infrastructure, supporting model-agnostic, self-hosted, and cloud deployments, as well as integration with leading foundation model providers. With runtime guardrails and automated red teaming capabilities, Pillar proactively identifies and mitigates AI-specific threats, providing continuous protection and robust governance over AI-powered applications. Its solutions are continuously optimized with real-world AI data, delivering precise risk detection, enhanced data security, and compliance support—allowing customers to innovate securely.
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Prompt Security, Lasso, Aim, Pillar, and Noma are all tipped as the next targets in Israel’s red-hot AI-cyber M&A race.
The article discusses the burgeoning AI-cybersecurity M&A activity in Israel, highlighting companies like Prompt Security, Lasso, Aim, Pillar, and Noma as potential acquisition targets. The AI revolution has significantly impacted the cybersecurity sector, with attackers using AI for sophisticated attacks and defenders leveraging AI for advanced security tools. Recent acquisitions, such as Palo Alto Networks acquiring Protect AI for $700 million, have sparked a frenzy in the market. U.S. companies like Zscaler and F5, along with Israeli firm Check Point, are actively seeking acquisitions. Despite founders desires to remain independent, venture funds are pushing for exits, with several Israeli AI-cyber exits expected soon. The focus is on acquiring talent and technology rather than mature products, as seen in recent deals.
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With attacks now targeting LLMs and training data, Pillar is building the defense layer for agentic software.
Pillar Security, an Israeli startup, has emerged from stealth with a $9 million Seed funding round led by Shield Capital, alongside Golden Ventures, Ground Up Ventures, and strategic angel investors. Founded in October 2023 by Dor Sarig and Ziv Karliner, the company aims to provide a foundational security layer for AI-native software, particularly agentic systems capable of autonomous decision-making. As AI integration accelerates, Pillar seeks to address the widening security gap in enterprise AI stacks by offering protection against AI-related security risks. The platform treats AI systems as dynamic, risk-sensitive assets and provides advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities.
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Pillar Security reveals critical GenAI vulnerability risks
Pillar Security has published a report titled State of Attacks on GenAI, which highlights critical vulnerabilities in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) applications. The report is based on data from over 2,000 AI applications and reveals a 90% success rate in attacks leading to data leaks. It identifies significant risks, such as jailbreak attacks bypassing GenAI guardrails and prompt injection attacks becoming more sophisticated. The report emphasizes the need for comprehensive security measures to protect sensitive data and suggests organizations adopt a secure by design approach. Pillar Securitys CEO, Dor Sarig, and CRO, Jason Harrison, stress the importance of real-time AI security solutions to counter evolving threats.
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Pillar Security’s State of Attacks on GenAI: 90% of Successful Attacks Seen in the Wild Resulted in Leaked Sensitive Data
Pillar Security, a leader in GenAI security solutions, has released a groundbreaking report titled State of Attacks on GenAI, which analyzes over 2,000 AI applications. The report reveals alarming statistics, such as a 90% success rate in data theft attacks and a 20% success rate in bypassing GenAI application guardrails. The research highlights the increasing frequency and complexity of prompt injection attacks, emphasizing the need for robust security measures. Pillar Securitys CEO, Dor Sarig, stresses the importance of organizations adopting a secure by design approach to counter these evolving threats. The report underscores the inadequacy of traditional security measures and advocates for AI security solutions that can anticipate and respond to threats in real-time. The report is available on Pillar Securitys website.
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From data breaches to legal liabilities: The hidden risks of AI chatbots | CTech
The article discusses the security vulnerabilities associated with AI chatbots, highlighting incidents involving companies like Air Canada, Chevrolet, Expedia, and Pak n Save. These companies have faced various issues, such as data breaches, misinformation, and legal repercussions due to the misuse or malfunction of AI chatbots. Air Canada faced a legal ruling due to incorrect information provided by its chatbot, while Chevrolets chatbot was manipulated into making unrealistic offers. Expedias chatbot, although beneficial, has been misused for non-travel-related queries. Pak n Saves meal planner suggested dangerous recipes, leading to potential safety concerns. The article emphasizes the need for stricter security protocols in AI implementations to prevent such incidents and protect companies from liabilities.
| Sector | Cyber Security |
Funding
| Total funding | $9M |
| Last funding | $9M |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.pillar.security/ |
Locations
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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